Chihayafuru 2 episode 12

There is so much that I want to say right now, but I’ll keep it as clear and short as possible. I have no other choice right now; I’m very busy now that Easter is here, forcing me to spend time with my family and whatnot.

I know I usually speak highly for Chihayafuru, and for good reason. The show’s great. There’s one thing I don’t like about it though; I hate it when they build up the story during almost every match. It always started out badly for them, cards get taken and players lose their focus, only to have them turn up the heat after they’ve realised that they can do better. I’m not entirely sure, but isn’t that how almost all of their matches have gone? Always build up the drama and win during the last few minutes of the episode, that’s the way it usually goes here.

I’m kind of happy that Kanade has grown though during these past few episodes. I remember her as that shy girl that was reluctant about playing competitive Karuta. That girl is no more, she matured into a fine young lady that doesn’t hold back when kicking her opponent’s ass. Besides, I think she’s even cuter than Chihaya to be honest.

Let me guess; they are going to encounter a few more bumps during next week’s episode; Chihaya is going to lose a few more cards after her opponent gets serious, so that forces Chihaya to play even better. It’s going to be one of those struggles, probably. It would be kind of disappointing if I’m right though.